re: Per Yahoo, Hornets will change name to PelicansPosted by purplepylon on 12/4/12 at 6:29 pm to Eman5805

New Orleans Hornets spokesman Greg Bensel denied a Yahoo! Sports report that owner Tom Benson has finalized plans to change the nickname of his NBA franchise from the Hornets to Pelicans. `We’re not confirming that is the name,’’ Bensel said. ``This is a process that’s ongoing and still in discussions. And it will be eventually decided by the NBA.’’

`This is a process that’s ongoing and still in discussions. And it will be eventually decided by the NBA.’’ Figured they hadn't officially gotten the name in front the league. I could see them requesting alternatives due to marketability concerns and such..